Downtown in Mint Hill in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Philadelphia Presbyterian Church

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 12, 2023

1. Philadelphia Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription.
Originally Clear Creek Church
Fifth colonial church
in Mecklenburg County
Organized 1770
First pastor
Rev David Barr

Erected 1961 by National Society Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.

Location. 35° 10.559′ N, 80° 38.842′ W. Marker is in Mint Hill, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from Bain School Road east of Philadelphia Church Road (State Road 1004) when traveling east. Marker is on the Chapel Annex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11501 Bain School Rd, Charlotte NC 28227, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Historic Bain Academy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Philadelphia Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Rocky Spring Burial Ground (approx. 1.9 miles away); Adam Alexander (approx. 1.9 miles away); Heath and Reid General Store (approx. 5.9 miles away);

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Former U.S. Post Office (approx. 5.9 miles away); Renfrow Hardware (approx. 5.9 miles away); E.J. Funderburk General Merchandise Store (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mint Hill.

Also see . . . Our Heritage. Philadelphia Church was founded in 1770. It is one of the oldest churches in Mecklenburg County. (Philadelphia Presbyterian Church) (Submitted on December 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 12, 2023

2. Philadelphia Presbyterian Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.